Spine
A comprehensive spine evaluation at Lowcountry Orthopaedics includes an in-depth exam and diagnostic testing for common and complex issues.
At Lowcountry Orthopaedics, our spine specialists are here to help you reclaim a pain-free life through personalized, comprehensive care. Our award winning spine surgeons, Don Stovall, MD, and Christopher Battista, MD, are dedicated to diagnosing and treating the root causes of your back pain. With a focus on minimally invasive techniques and advanced technologies, we ensure that you receive the best possible care tailored to your specific needs.
When you choose Lowcountry Orthopaedics, you’re choosing a team that listens, evaluates, and provides a customized treatment plan. Here’s what you can expect:
Comprehensive Evaluation
Your first visit begins with an in-depth evaluation and diagnostic tests to identify both common and complex spine issues.
Personalized Treatment Plan:
Based on your diagnosis, we create a tailored plan that may include:
- Therapy
- Pain management
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Traditional surgery
- Advanced treatments like GPS robotic spine surgery and 3D spine implantation
We prioritize minimally invasive procedures to reduce recovery time and enhance your quality of life. Schedule your consultation with Lowcountry Orthopaedics and discover how our spine specialists can help you regain your mobility and improve your well-being.
Spine Replacement Surgery
Robot-Assisted Spine Surgery
The ExcelsiusGPS™ robot-assisted spine surgery revolutionizes minimally invasive surgical platforms available to our patients. If you are experiencing chronic back pain that is unresponsive to non-surgical treatment, you may be a candidate for minimally invasive spine surgery in conjunction with the ExcelsiusGPS™ spinal surgery system.
Spine Conditions
Cervical Herniated Disc
A rupture or protrusion of the cushioning between the vertebral bones in the neck.
Cervical Spondylosis
A degenerative condition in the neck. It involves wear and tear on the discs and joints of the neck.
Degenerative Disc Disease
A condition in which the disc loses support and stability. Also called lumbar spondylosis or arthritis.
Lumbar Herniated Disc
A rupture or protrusion of the cushioning between the vertebral bones in the lower back.
Scoliosis
A sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty.
Spinal Stenosis
A narrowing of the spinal canal. It usually occurs in the lumbar spine (lower back).
Robot-Assisted Spine Surgery
Robot-assisted spine surgery at Lowcountry Orthopaedics empowers our spine surgeons to accurately and safely use a less invasive technique than the previously required open approach.
3D Spine Implant
As the first surgeon in the state to complete this procedure, Dr. Battista used a personalized implant to replace a diseased disc that was causing the patient debilitating pain.
MinuteMan
A same day (outpatient), minimally invasive treatment, for chronic low back and leg pain. A treatment for spinal stenosis and other lumbar degenerative conditions.
Intracept
A same day (outpatient), minimally invasive treatment, for chronic low back pain.
VertiFlex
A same day (outpatient), minimally invasive treatment, for chronic low back. A treatment for spinal stenosis and other lumbar degenerative conditions.
Coflex
A same day (outpatient), minimally invasive treatment, for chronic low back and leg pain. A treatment for spinal stenosis.
Spinal Cord Stimulation
A same day (outpatient), minimally invasive treatment, for chronic pain and neuropathy, such as diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Spine Videos
2880 Tricom Street N. Charleston, SC 29406
93B Springview Lane Summerville, SC 29485
130 East Third North Street Summerville, SC 29483
1951 Clements Ferry Road Charleston, SC 29492
9565 Hwy 78 Building 100 Ladson, SC 29456
Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5PM
Main: (843) 797-5050Occupational Therapy: (843) 569-5260Physical Therapy: (854) 529-3407
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